Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr. Kao Kim Hourn today met with Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam Nguyen Minh Vu in Hanoi during Dr. Kao’s official visit to Viet Nam. During the meeting, they discussed ASEAN cooperation and some emerging regional issues. The post Secretary-General of ASEAN meets with the Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam appeared first on ASEAN Main Portal ..read more

Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr. Kao Kim Hourn today met with representatives of the Diplomatic Academy of Viet Nam, where they discussed ways to strengthen think-tank cooperation and engagement, and also underscored the importance of increasing academic exchanges in the region. The post Secretary-General of ASEAN meets with the Diplomatic Academy of Viet Nam appeared first on ASEAN Main Portal ..read more

On 22 April 2024, Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for ASEAN Political-Security Community, H.E. Dato’ Astanah Abdul Aziz, received the Director of Cooperation of the Indonesian Coast Guard, H.E. Fleet Admiral (FADM) Eka Satari, at the ASEAN Headquarters. They exchanged views on maritime security cooperation in ASEAN and the recent meeting of the ASEAN Coast Guard Forum (ACF). The post Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for ASEAN Political-Security Community receives the Director of Cooperation of the Indonesian Coast Guard appeared first on ASEAN Main Portal ..read more

Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr. Kao Kim Hourn today attended the Inauguration Ceremony of the ASEAN Square at the Diplomatic Academy of Viet Nam, where he delivered remarks and participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The post Secretary-General of ASEAN attends the Inauguration Ceremony of the ASEAN Square at the Diplomatic Academy of Viet Nam appeared first on ASEAN Main Portal ..read more

Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr. Kao Kim Hourn today held an interface with ASEAN Youth today at the sidelines of the ASEAN Future Forum in Hanoi to discuss the role of ASEAN Youth in shaping ASEAN’s future. In his remarks, Dr. Kao acknowledged the transformative impact of youth-led initiatives and youth active engagement in promoting understanding, unity, and progress thus far, and encouraged them to continue their active contributions to ASEAN Community-building. The post Secretary-General of ASEAN dialogues with ASEAN Youth appeared first on ASEAN Main Portal ..read more

Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for ASEAN Political-Security Community, Dato’ Astanah Abdul Aziz, received a courtesy call by Ambassador of Japan to ASEAN, KIYA Masahiko at the ASEAN Headquarters today. Both sides exchanged views on ASEAN-Japan cooperation, including the follow-up to the outcomes of the Commemorative Summit for the 50th Year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation held in Tokyo, Japan in December 2023. They also exchanged views on regional issues of common interest and concern. The post Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN meets with Ambassador of Japan ..read more

Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr. Kao Kim Hourn today gave an interview to The World and Viet Nam Report, where he shared his thoughts and perspectives on the importance of the convening of the inaugural ASEAN Future Forum, and Viet Nam’s contributions to ASEAN Community-building and regional integration The post Secretary-General of ASEAN shares perspectives with The World and Viet Nam Report appeared first on ASEAN Main Portal ..read more

The 5th ASEAN-Chile Development Partnership Committee (AC-DPC) Meeting convenes on 22 April 2024 at the ASEAN Headquarters. The Meeting reviews the progress made under the Practical Cooperation Areas (PCA) for ASEAN-Chile Development Partnership 2021-2025. Both sides reaffirm their commitment to enhancing the development partnership and to continue working closely in exploring collaborative activities of mutual interest, particularly in light of the 5th Anniversary of the partnership this year. The Meeting is co-chaired by Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for ASEAN Political-Security Communit ..read more

Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr. Kao Kim Hourn kicked off his official visit to Viet Nam today by meeting with Minister of Industry and Trade of Viet Nam Nguyen Hong Dien. They discussed the progress of ASEAN’s economic cooperation, as well as Viet Nam’s contributions to regional trade, strengthening supply chain resilience, and the implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). The post Secretary-General of ASEAN discusses AEC related issues with Minister of Industry and Trade of Viet Nam appeared first on ASEAN Main Por ..read more

At the invitation of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Socialist Republic of Viet Nam Bui Thanh Son, Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr Kao Kim Hourn will conduct an official visit to Viet Nam at the occasion of the ASEAN Future Forum, on 22-23 April 2024. Dr Kao will lead the ASEAN Secretariat team consisting of the three pillars of ASEAN Community to hold bilateral meetings with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son, Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien, and Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung, among others. During the visit ..read more